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Newspaper
Wadsworth Dispatch
Location
Wadsworth, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
4
Fragmented local items report social visits and travel notes. Mentioned are Mrs. Brown from Sacramento, Mrs. Clippenger returning from Sardamento, and Dr. McDonald planning a trip east. Also mentioned are upcoming meetings, a divisional superintendent change, and a library fundraising entertainment.
The Nevada Press Association discussed protecting local printing, continuing a fight to secure home trade, and arranging possible excursion to attend the Owata exposition. Adjourned with plans to pursue printing from abroad if suitable terms arise.
The community raised funds to buy a hearse costing 200 dollars at Woolland. It served Woodland, a town of about 10 000 inhabitants, and will be a credit to the town of 1 000. Credit is given to Mr Clippen ger and others for the effort. Funds nearly cover the hearse and transportation costs.
Ad proposes a joint subscription deal for two papers with AP news, delivering sixteen hours ahead of San Francisco papers. Offers one year for 7.50, six months for 4, three months for 2, or 75 cents monthly, payable in advance. Encourages a three month trial with goal to renew. Also lists February Roll of Honor at Wighman’s Public School with student names and scores.
A newly married California couple, while on their honeymoon in a riverside town, discuss a road wreck, confusing details in a momentary slip. The Gazette lauds ChamBerlain’s Cough Remedy as highly effective and cites R Downey of the Democrat as endorsing it. Remains sold locally by C W Kinney Co and the Lovel Commercial Co.
Local ads advertise various wood items and eggs for sale including stove length wood and delivered service. Vendors such as JG Dadsours Wood Short Bros and K Giewwann promote heavy selling to town residents with pricing appearing inconsistent and unclear due to OCR errors.
In a small town a man hurries with his horse to fetch a doctor after his wife falls gravely ill. A neighbor woman questions his haste and he reveals his motive asking if, should his wife die, the widow will consider him. The scene ends with his anxious inquiry and pause.
The text jokes that only after many absurd conditions end should advertising stop. The article then notes the U S government declares the Maine disaster loss at 4589251 dollars covering hull, machinery, armor, guns, ammunition, supplies and coal.
A fragmented set of questions ponders water depth drowning whales and oysters. It asks about dangers of drowning and the behavior of a wealthy man directing others, reflecting a reader’s stream of inquiries rather than a cohesive report.
Ove Hunared voifars Rawant offered for catarrh cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo preside. Endorsers Watprse Kinsax Mansi wholesale druggists endorse the product. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, acts on blood and mucous membranes. Price 1.00 per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Morning service at eleven. Evening services at 7 30. Sunday School at two. Rev Bettas Rector. Christian Endeavor at six thirty. Baptist Sunday school at the school house every Sunday from three to four. Mrs J W Ssore Superintendent.
Wool dealer Wil Bay Lam seeks Nevada wool owners for sale or consignments with liberal advances. For prices and terms contact or write E Grigwold in Wadsworth.
Cowles Apples $1 per box and butter 45 cents per roll. eggs 20 cents a dozen. Six Arhucke coffee for $1. Twenty Pale Savon soap bars for $1. Hunters warned not to shoot in fields near Jake Hamilton’s old place or Hill ranch to avoid trouble and expense. Dr. B F Thompson of Reno opens a dental office next to Axling's jewelry shop and plans to settle here if business justifies.
Save A advert states a second-hand White sewing machine in good running order for $10. Inquire at this office.
A fragmented notice urges residents to leave money in town and avoid traveling agents for exam services. It claims local agents at the Disraten Of ce or the Post Office offer the same prices and premiums and asks readers to give them a chance.
Homely language touts Pabst Malt Extract as a sleep aid and tonic. It claims a glass before bed will produce natural sleep within ten minutes, with long-term use bringing health, strength, and mental calmness for the weary and overworked.
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